Educational Inflation
A critique of the value of educational diplomas.
Material Merger
A free MAXScript utility to combine mutliple materials and maps into single output materials and maps.
Renaissance Man
An essay on the extinction of the Renaissance Man or polymath in human history.
The Fairness Mentality
Essay about our skewed perspective on fairness.
Crazy Neighbor
A little story about a crazy neighbor.
Information Overload
An Over-Abundance of Information in the Information Age
An essay on the trends on the Internet that cause an explosion of information that is often antithetical to the ideals of democracy and progress. This essay cautions parents, teachers and community leaders to be wary of every emerging media outlet.
The Daddy Long Legs (Harvestman) Myth
Photos of the Harvestman, also known as the Daddy Long Legs Spider. This creature is not a spider and is not venomous.
Water Scorpion Photos
Photos of the Water Scorpions (Water Stick Insect), which are large predatory bugs.
The Giant Saguaro Cactus
Photos of the Giant Saguaro Cactus in Arizona.
The knock at the door
Mom used to pull pranks on us as kids... so I couldn't help pulling pranks on her too.